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IntroductionCentral locking switch 35 Exterior rear view mirrors 75
Product information 7 Automatic central locking 36 Instrument cluster 78
Operator’s manual 8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 37 Multifunction steering wheel,
Wheretofindit 13 Trunk 38multifunction display
84
Reporting Safety Defects 15 Trunk lid release switch 40Trip and main odometer,
Antitheft alarm system 41 vehicle speed, FSS and engine
Instruments and controlsTow-away alarm 43 oil level indicator 88
Instruments and controls 18 Power seats, front 44
Center console 20 Front head restraints 49 Audio systems 89
Overhead control panel 21 Head restraints, rear 50 Telephone 92
Backrest 51 Navigation system 97
OperationMulticontour seat 52 Trip computer 98
Vehicle keys 24 Heated seats 53 Malfunction message memory 100
Start lock-out 26 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Individual settings 102
General notes on the central
locking system 26Seat belts 55 Setting the audio volume 104
Central locking system 27 Seat belt nonusage warning system 56 Flexible service system (FSS) 105
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 27BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 62 Checking engine oil level 108
Locking and unlocking 29 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 63 Engine oil consumption 109
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 29Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 63 Exterior lamp switch 110
Opening the trunk 30 Airbags 64 Night security illumination 111
Opening and closing windows
from outside 30Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 69Headlamp cleaning system 112
Panic button 32 Infant and child restraint systems 70 Combination switch 113
Mechanical keys 32 Adjusting telescoping steering column 73 Hazard warning flasher switch 115
Doors
33 Inside rear view mirror 74 Automatic climate control 116
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Automatic climate control
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Economy
The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press S button to activate.
Press S button once again to return to previous
setting.
Special settings (use only for short duration)
Defogging windows
Switch off O button.
Press left and right U buttons.
Press button b repeatedly until air is directed
upward.
UTurn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right
side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward.Defrosting
Turn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right
side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward.
Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically
controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield
and side windows.
PPress P button once again to return to previous
setting.
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IndexAABS (Antilock brake system)………………………….198ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................. 216
Adjusting headlamp aim ........................................... .261Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................73Air conditioner refrigerant........................................ 285Airbag OFF indicator lamp ..........................................212Airbags ........................................................................64Antilock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 198
Malfunction indicator lamp ....................................211
Antitheft alarm system..................................................41Aquaplaning .............................................................. .188Ashtray
Center console, front ..............................................150Rear seats ..............................................................151
Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................125Button and soft key operation ................................126Cassette mode.........................................................131CD changer ............................................................135
CD mode................................................................ 134Operating and display elements ............................. 124Operating safety .................................................... 123Operation .............................................................. 127Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 123Radio mode ........................................................... 129Telephone operation .............................................. 138
Audio systems ............................................................. 89
Cassette player ........................................................ 91CD player................................................................. 90Radio ....................................................................... 89
Automatic climate control............................................ 116
Air distribution ..................................................... .120Air recirculation .................................................... .121Air volume ............................................................ .120Basic setting.......................................................... 118Defogging windows ................................................ 119Defrosting............................................................... 119Display and controls ............................................... 118Dust filter .............................................................. .122Economy................................................................. 119Rear window defroster ........................................... .120Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ................ .121Special settings....................................................... 119
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